Lloyd Ferguson

Councillor's June Column

Councillor’s June Column « Lloyd Ferguson Paying tribute to our past and protecting the past from the future have been two things that have been on my radar in recent months.

Councillor's February Column

Councillor’s February Column « Lloyd Ferguson At a recent Planning Committee meeting to discuss a proposed 170-unit retirement facility or condo facility at the Wilson and Rousseaux Street intersection, more than 100 letters opposing the project led to a “spirited” debate over the massing and height of the seven-storey proposed building.

Councillor's December Column

Councillor’s December Column « Lloyd Ferguson While just over 18,000 people voted in Hamilton to accommodate future growth that does not include an expansion to the City’s urban boundary, I reject the idea because of its impact on the uniqueness of Ancaster over the next 30 years.

Councillor's October Column

Councillor’s October Column « Lloyd Ferguson The City of Hamilton will be transferring 85 acres (34.3 hectares) of land to the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) from the trail entrance at Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool on Jerseyville Road into the Dundas Valley.

Councillor's September Column

Councillor’s September Column « Lloyd Ferguson While the people have spoken in opposition to my calling for the city to install an overflow pipe that would protect homeowners along Old Dundas Road and Millcreek Court from basement flooding, it is important for residents across Ward 12 to know that I have your back, always.

Councillor's August Column

Councillor’s August Column « Lloyd Ferguson We are all feeling the effects of COVID-19 restrictions over the past 18 months but with a fourth wave now in play in Ontario, I encourage everyone to get vaccinated so we can protect one another and get back to normal routines.

Councillor's July Column

Councillor’s July Column « Lloyd Ferguson The uniqueness of Ancaster is under attack by the Ontario Government as it threatens to impose an urban plan that will see the City’s population grow by 45 per cent from 550,000 to 800,000 by the Year 2051.

Councillor's June Column

Councillor’s June Column « Lloyd Ferguson My support for LRT protects Ancaster-area residentsfrom paying operating costs on property tax billAfter years of often acrimonious debate, Hamilton City Council has finally voted to move ahead with a $3.4-billion light-rail transit (LRT) system.

Councillor's May Column

Councillor’s May Column « Lloyd Ferguson The May 13 announcement by senior levels of government to finance the entire construction of Hamilton’s light rail transit (LRT) project is welcomed news but also raises questions over annual operating costs paid for by local taxpayers.

Councillor's April Column

Councillor's March Column

Councillor’s March Column « Lloyd Ferguson New waste calendars being delivered… Ontario launching Provincial Vaccine Booking System for individuals 80 years and older

Councillor's February Column

Councillor’s February Column « Lloyd Ferguson The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has determined that a cannabis retail store in an established Ancaster neighbourhood is “not contrary to the public interest”.